Beef hot dogs, chili, cheese, and buns baked to bubbly perfection for hearty, crowd-pleasing comfort food.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 8 beef hot dogs, sliced into 1-inch pieces
→ Chili
02 - 2 cups prepared chili, with or without beans
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
→ Dairy
04 - 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Breads
05 - 6 hot dog buns, sliced in half
→ Pantry
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Garnishes
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
09 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place halved hot dog buns, cut-side up, evenly in the prepared dish. Brush surfaces with melted butter and sprinkle garlic powder over each.
03 - Distribute sliced hot dogs across the buns. Scatter chopped onion evenly over the hot dogs.
04 - Pour chili uniformly over the hot dog mixture. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the casserole is heated through.
06 - Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives or green onions and sour cream, if desired.
07 - Portion and serve hot.
